LIST: Fees to remedy stormwater problems set to resume in July. 3 things to know in our latest #StormwaterProgram update

• Posted by Jared Shepherd
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• April 13th, 2016
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Since being authorized last September, the Sewer District has been preparing for a July 2016 restart of assessing regional stormwater management program fees.  An informational postcard will be mailed to customers this summer to remind them of the upcoming charges, explain how the fee is assessed and spent, and...

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FAQ: 38 questions and answers about our #StormwaterProgram, next steps, fees, and more

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• September 24th, 2015
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Since the September 15 Ohio Supreme Court ruling, we have already begun responding to common questions about the program restart, fees, credits, cost-sharing, and more. We revisited some of the questions that existed prior to the program’s suspension in 2013 and added a few we’ve started answering in recent...

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STORMWATER: Houses of the holey? Pervious pavement, other options might be right for your home.

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• April 2nd, 2013
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When it comes to reducing runoff, you might want to consider a hole new direction. Customers in our service area are getting their first look at their property’s stormwater charges, and we’ve received many calls from customers wondering how they can reduce their fees. It all comes down to...

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STORMWATER: Top 3 “Hey, you forgot this!” credit app errors

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• January 17th, 2013
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As stormwater fee credit applications continue to flow in, we’ve noticed a few areas where customers have overlooked requirements in order for us to process their applications properly. If you are submitting a credit application, don’t miss these three most common oversights: [Download a Residential Stormwater Fee Credit Manual...

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NEWS: Rate changes, cost-saving options to keep in mind for 2013

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• December 31st, 2012
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The news on this December 31, 2012 is focused mainly on the fiscal cliff. Whatever Congress decides tonight, it won’t have any impact on the sewer rate changes that go into effect in 2013. The second year of our five-year rate schedule kicks off tomorrow, January 1. The table...

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STORMWATER: Monthly workshops will begin Dec. 10 as opportunity to learn more about program, options

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• December 5th, 2012
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Monthly informational workshops to offer in-person assistance to customers; billing for Regional Stormwater Management Program will begin in January Beginning December 10, the Northeast Ohio Regional Sewer District will conduct regularly scheduled informational workshops for its Regional Stormwater Management Program. At these informal workshops, residents and business owners will...

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STORMWATER: How to apply for credits, and where to find the help you need

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• November 16th, 2012
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A customer named Theresa recently asked our Facebook page if we’re planning meetings to discuss stormwater program credit opportunities. The answer is Yes. Starting next month, we will hold monthly evening meetings at our Administration Building for customers who may need assistance applying for credits, or for anyone with...

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STORMWATER: Workshops for large non-res property owners coming next month

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• September 21st, 2012
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It’s in the mail. Beginning September 21, we will provide large non-residential property owners with Regional Stormwater Management Program fee estimates. This month, more than 2,500 large property owners will receive stormwater fee estimates and an invitation to a credit workshop. The Northeast Ohio Regional Sewer District will begin...

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STORMWATER: Two things customers should know about the fee that starts Jan. 1, 2013

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• September 7th, 2012
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The Sewer District’s Regional Stormwater Management Program is preparing to collect fees starting January 1, 2013. In preparation for these billing changes for customers, there are two important things to keep in mind: First, our stormwater-management efforts are not new; and second, we are dedicated to effectively communicating the...

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STORMWATER: Program gets the green light, will begin January 2013

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• July 2nd, 2012
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The Sewer District’s regional stormwater management program has the green light. On Thursday, Judge Thomas J. Pokorny issued a final ruling on the Sewer District’s regional program to tackle Northeast Ohio’s flooding, erosion, and water quality problems. The Sewer District will formally implement the Regional Stormwater Management Program in...

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